Enrollment
268
Elementary
DISTRICT 375 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341776002999
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
728 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 · (908) 789-4455 · Union County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL268 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
3%
8 students
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 84 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 69% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Early Childhood Center this school | 268 | 3.0% | N/A |
| McKinley Elementary School Westfield | 291 | 2.1% | 68.8% |
| Beechwood School MOUNTAINSIDE | 265 | 3.8% | N/A |
| William Mason School MONTVILLE | 285 | 3.9% | 63.5% |
| Washington Avenue School CHATHAM | 286 | 3.8% | 79.3% |
| Frank J Smith Elementary EAST HANOVER | 239 | 4.2% | N/A |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lincoln Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Union County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 268 | #1,231 of 1,562 | #93 of 108 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #1,287 of 1,390 | #98 of 103 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.5% | #732 of 1,392 | #51 of 103 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 3.0% | #1,391 of 1,481 | #88 of 105 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.8% | #473 of 798 | #27 of 58 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
268
+19 (+8%) vs 2020
+6% since 2010-11, when it was 252
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 16.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 268 | 18.3 | 14.6:1 | 3% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 260 | 17.9 | 14.5:1 | 2% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 282 | 16.8 | 16.8:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 249 | 15 | 16.6:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 294 | 16.3 | 18.1:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 302 | 15 | 20.1:1 | 2% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 252 | 11 | 22.9:1 | 1% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (294 to 268); teachers up 13% (16.3 to 18.3).
About Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is a small elementary school in Westfield, New Jersey. Its enrollment is 268 students, spread over pre-K through kindergarten. Elementary schools in New Jersey average about 405 students, which makes this school 34% below average.
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is run by Westfield Public School District, whose 10 schools enroll 5,838 students.
At Lincoln Early Childhood Center, 66% of students are White. The school is also 15% Hispanic, 12% Asian, and 6% multiracial. That is higher than the 39% White share among all Union County residents. The diversity index for Lincoln Early Childhood Center is 53%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school had 18.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in New Jersey is 11.4:1. The school reported 3% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The 52% average for public schools in Union County is 49 points higher.
For Union County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $103,202, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county has 180 public schools and about 99,046 students.
Among nearby public schools, Thomas Edison Intermediate School is closest at about 0.2 miles. Lincoln Early Childhood Center is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
From 249 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 268 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 16.6:1 to 14.6:1.
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
579,290
Census ACS
Median income
$103,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
99,046 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Westfield Public School District
- Westfield Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,776 students
- Thomas Edison Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 800 students
- Roosevelt Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 638 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 467 students
- Tamaques Elementary SchoolElementary · 427 students
Other schools in Westfield
- Westfield Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,776 students
- Thomas Edison Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 800 students
- Roosevelt Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 638 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 467 students
- Tamaques Elementary SchoolElementary · 427 students
Nearby schools
- Thomas Edison Intermediate School0.2 mi · 800
- Westfield Senior High School0.4 mi · 1,776
- Tamaques Elementary School0.5 mi · 427
- McKinley Elementary School0.7 mi · 291
- Jefferson Elementary School0.8 mi · 467
- Roosevelt Intermediate School1.0 mi · 638
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln Early Childhood CenterHow large is Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 268 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Lincoln Early Childhood Center serve?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center serves grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lincoln Early Childhood Center is approximately 14.6:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
At Lincoln Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Lincoln Early Childhood Center public or private?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Westfield Public School District.
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